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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-09-16

Il. a. Miller & Co have leased the
store building lately occupied by Mrs.
NJ. Williams in the church block and
expects TO move their stock Of drugs
therein, as soon us the building can be
put in readiness. This will make them
"A fne room and a good location. They
have also purchased the stationery,
news and cigar stock of Geo. Sprang
and will add To this their already COM
plete line, which will give them large
stock. This stock being located in the
building next to the one they are to oc-
cupy, they will connect the two stores
with an arch u. y. who has tie
management OF the stock, is a hustler
aud is sure to succeed. IIes says, 'plin-
ters ink will get there If used in good
quantities and shook well before taken. -
May they prosper.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04
The Non-overcoat Crank.

As cold weather settles itself in win
ter quarters, the man who never owns
an overcoat comes into prominence.
He is generally man little advanced
in years, Of whom you might expect
better things. His dress doesn't indi-
cate that he il destitute of an overcoat
because he cannot afford the expense
Far from It He b more likely to be q
person well-to-do in tho world than
otherwise. With him it is an eccentric
ity more than anything else. He likes
to attract attention by this popularity.
and he never misses an opportunity to
brag about it. He is constantly on the
alert for some one to ask, Don't you
find it uncomfortable without an over
coate" SO that he can reply. proudly,
'Sir, ! never wear an overcast even in
in the coldest weatheri''
He promenades the streets when the
mercury is suffering from the ague,
with frozen smile ON his features,
originally intended to show. 10 his way
of thinking. ..December's as pleasant
as May" It makes one shiver to look
at him. and that seems to be what he
is after.
II you study the man who never
wears an overcoat, you will generally
find that that peculiarly is the only
thing about him that entities him to
any attention. - Texas Siflfsgs.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04
FOR GOOD PdFpossS.

Mrs. NJ. A. Dauphin Of Philadelphia, is
well known to the ladies' of that city from
the great good she has done by means Of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
She writes Mrs. Pinkham Of recent inter-
esting case. "Ayoung married lady came
to me suffering with q severe case OF Pro-
lapsus and liberation. She commenced
taking he Compound and in two months
was fully restored. In proof of this she
soon found herself in an interesting condi-
tion. Influenced by foolish friends she at
tempted to evade the responsibilities of ma
turity. After ten or twelve days she came
to me again and she was indeed in most
alarming state and suffered terribly. gave
her tablespoonful of the compound every
hour for eight hours until she fell asleep,
she awoke much relieved and evidently
better. She continued taking the Com
pound, and in due season she became the
mother Of a fine healthy boy. But for the
timely use Of the medicine she believes her
life would have been lost"
Your Druggist has the Compound. 81 Z
bOtt1e.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

did not think it was wrong 10 have a
free-thinker in my house. Then the
argument waxed louder as Miss Nit
tens who was High Church. contended
with Mrs. Calliope. who was Metho-
dist.
Then young Calliope kissed Miss Nit
tens in the front garden. and Mr. Null
ligan had words with him about 1t; and
at last the unlucky Bangs familiar
spirit hunted him up and began to run
ON the walls, tip the dining-table. made
him 60 off in series of starts and
jerks at inopportune times, and at last
forced him to write communities
ton" in which the spirit of voltaire
called Mr.. Calliope misguided wan.
derer from truth"
That day, as came homo with the
strawberries, I met Fishers wagon GO
ing down to the depot. 1t was full
of Calliopes.
"Adieu. my friend" said Mr.. CALI.
ope. I'VE are going. We grieve to
part, but we must go. Table tippings
and such denominations are too much
for u.s.
sand that forward hussy!" said Mrs.
Calliope. "Ahr'
Sand that fellow with the mus
taches!" said young Calliope. II say.
Mr.. Turtledove. why don't you kick
him outp"
Miss Calliope only tossed her head.
A little further on l met light
wagon; in it sat Mr.. Mulligan and
Miss Mittens.
''Good-by. old fellow" cried Multi
gan. II say. you've got in with nice
lot. It's only respect for your wife
that has kept me from trouncing them
some of 'em."
Miss Mittens was in tears.
Further on still met Bangs on foot,
who. as 1 learned on getting home, had
left because Mrs. Turtledove had pro-
tested against the heavy wrappings on
the kitchen ceiling.
II have been impressed to leave you,
my friend" he said. solemnly. Fare
well. Verify. scoffers shall have their
reward"
So our friends were gone. They
didn't go in peace, and that we regret
ed; but still they were gone, and life
has its consolation.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04
Great LOSS in Branding.

The almost universal custom of indi-
eating the ownership of cattle that feed
together on the large Western pasture
grounds, is to brand them upon the
sides or flanks with q hot iron. each
owner having some peculiar marking
that is recorded and recognized the
same as title deed to any other prop
erty. But these fire marks produce
sores that callous on healing, and great
ly reduce the value Of the hides for
leather. especially as the defects are
usually right on the broad and most
valuable portions of the sides. In a
paper read before the Convention Of
Cattle Growers Association on Thurs
day last, DIR. Ames put the annual loss
to the leather making value Of the
branded hides at full twelve million
dollars! He recommended that all
branding be confined to the head and
legs, as these are Of comparatively in
ferior value, tho extreme portions be-
ing cut off in tanning. Numerous sub
stitutes have been offered in the way Of
tags, ETC.. but none have yet been pre-
sented which seem to meet with gen.
eral favor among cattlemen. The do
vising of any simple and effective meth
cd Of infallibly distinguishing the own
ership OF animals, without fire-brand-
ing. would be q fortune to the inventor.
Humanity and self interest alike de-
mand some method of marking live
stock, which will not entail SO much
suffering on the animals and such enor-
nous pecuniary los.-Prairie Farmer.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

SAFE, permanent and complete are the
cures Of bilious and intermittent diseases,
made by Prickly Ash Bitters. Dyspepsia,
general debility, habitual constipation, liv-
er and kidney complaints are speedily Grad
icated from the system. II disinfects,
and vigor are obtained more rapidly and
permanently by the use of this great natur-
al antidOte than by any other remedy here
tofOre known. As blood purifier and tonic
1t brings health, renewed energy and vital
ity to q worn and diseased body.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04
A New Thing to Anarchists.

First anarchist Gust shown to his
room in the hoteD : Gottlieb. for
heavens sake come here! What il
that strange substance on the dressing
case?
Second anarchist (trembling) = II
must be new kind of bomb. The
capitalists are plotting to destroy us.
Let US fly!
First anarchist-Stay! Let us ques-
ton the rascally landlord. (Rings
bell.)
Landlord Tin response to excited in
quiries)-That, gentlemen. is ball
of soap. -Phiiddciphia Call.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04
A Serious Affair.

.'wsre you ever engaged in duel,
Colonel BloodP"
Eyes, sab. was sah.''
"Did 1t terminate scriouslvPv
..Yes, sab. / was arrested aud fined
ten dollars. sah. ."-LiJc.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

In the cure of severe coughs, weak lungs,
splitting of blood, and the early
stages Of Consumption, DR.. Pierce's
"Golden Medical Discovery" has astonished
the medical faculty. White 1t cures the se-
verest coughs, It strengthens the system
and purides the blood. BY druggists.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

No matter in what part you live, you had
Maine, without delay; they will send you
free information about work that you can do
and live at home, AT profit of from Is to &2s
and upwards daily. A number have earned
over SO In day. Both sexes. All ages.
You are started In business free. Capital
not needed. Every worker who takes hold
at once is absolutely sure of a snug little
fortune Now is the time
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

When Baby Wa sick, ws gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Csstoria,
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
Whsn she had Children, she gave thom Ca.tosia
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

There is q blind boy In Brooklyn who
takes dictatiOn on a type writer faster than
any known expert in the possession of good
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04
Az Expensive Delay.

Is failing to provide the proper means 10 ex-
pei from the system those disease germs
which cause scrofula, indigestion, debility,
reliable means is DR.. Harter's Iron Tonic.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

A SLIGHT COLD, If neglected, often at
TRocHEs give sure and immediate relief.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

"What do you get your pinsion for, Din
nisw' ''Well, now, not to deceive you, me
old frind, I've forgotten, but think II was
for shun-shtrOke"
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04
Baby falls and bumps its head.
Baby bawls, they think It's dead,
Mamma gets st. jacobs Oil,
Rubs the babys stops turmoil.

Women doctors are becoming more nu-
merouB every year. Why nOtp Doesn't
Walter Scott say Of woman, that when
pain and anguish wiring the brow d minis
tering angel thou?.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

'.Mamms," asked little Carrie one day
lean you tell me Whist part Of iiervan repFl'
Mvs ln who ere good but not agreeauIci1-i
eANsttss HQatsr,
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

To get relief from indigestion, ,biliousness,
constipation or torpid liver without disturb
Ing the stomach or purging the bowels. take
a few doses of Carers Little Liver Pills,
they will please yO,I
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

Sir Roger Tichborne, the claimant, is en-
tanning large audiences at the Vine street
Dime Museum, Cincinnati.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04
III, orsani.t expects to get there by the

Iihpotant-Do not let your Druggist
palm OF on you any new, cheap remedy for
colds when you induire fof DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup OF yod will be disappointed. Price, 25
C{ant9
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

MEN look slovenly with turnover heels
Lyons Heel Stiffeners keep boots straight
nc pair
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04
A Great Onsr.

Among the designs for church window
In Wisconsin was one with angels who wore
bustles,
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

New Haven strictly enforces license fee
OF fifty dollars per day ior itinerant mer.
chants.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

For the Blood. Nerves
And Complexion, use CARTER's Iron
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

Minister-''D0 you bet on horse races,
deacony" Deacon-''No, parson; bet on
horses"
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

Sporting men want the earth. II cham
pion wrestler in match turns his back on
II he ia lost
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

Thick fingers indicate fondness for
luxury which might be extended to sensual
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04
HOME -Fl EGTRICl1Y

For lame back Yhesmasism. Kidney. uys5 hsood
and all nervous disesse} o. men g romse. a = ~
sssd. 6enaias eseife hsi,s. t.i'h as: a;s:ps;sso
batteries, n TO 90. Cold feet Batteries 2. t0Cs
sIe shoe1 TriScs, s!c. gocds " nal Ss rs;sSS
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

but ate all day long, ana me turned OH
me honest bed to slape on spikes, after
putin in me hard day, and dishes to
wash, till do be goin' crazy"
could not defend myself. l could
only promise her silk dress II she
would stay her month out.
I'D have nobody left to put it on. II
worked myself to DEATH" said Peggy
..I'd rather have me flesh in me calico;''
and SO she departed.
After that Mrs. Turtledove lived in
the kitchen. No one seemed to know
it. None of the ladies ever made their
beds, or filled their water pitchers. OF
offered any assistance.
l sat up all night to pare potatoes
and turnips, lay the fire and do all
could, and I became beast Of burden
a. to baskets; but my business must be
attended to. Poor little Mrs. Turtle
dove grew thinner evey day. whereas
our guests pumped up beautifully.
Still we were gaining the reputation Of
being very hospitable, and that was
something. Our friends thought &c
much of us-that was more. But,
alas! we soon found that they were moi
as well pleased with each other. Il
began by Mrs. Calliope wondering al
the goings ON Of that Miss Mitteni
with Mulligan. Next Miss Mittens wa,
astonished that Miss. Calliope should
fancy Mr.. Mulligan could desire to be
followed about by chit like her.
Then Mr.. Calliope had an argument
With NJ. Aulligsg on religious sab
jssIN NM svMs'S MsssssA wAssass
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-11
CENTRALIA ITEMS.
Regular Correspondence.

We had the pleasure this week of
taking by the hand our esteemed and
former citizen, DIR. Newell. His nu-
merous friends were glad to find him
looking so we'll.
A little daughter was added to the
family of Mr.. McCallister, last Friday
the 4th inst. A son was also born to
Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Kelsie on the 5th
inst. Mrs. McCallister is very low.
Our friend Tom Kennedy, proprie-
tor of the new sawmill, just beyond
Tenino, was in town on Saturday, for
medical advice, having sprained his
back with overlifting. Tom tells us
his mill is busy doing good work.
Folks are getting very hungry up
the Hannaford swamp, a few miles
from here, or -four has gone up sud-
denly. John Buchanan, who is always
on the gaining side, has exchanged q
5O-pound sack of flour for bay mare
well broke.
Tomorrow evening there is to be an
entertainmcit in the Baptist church
given by the children for the benefit OF
their Sabbath school. They are con-
templating engaging a young minister
to serve the church here and in Che
halls for the coming year.
Rain, rain, lots of it and still more
70 follow. If our weather prophets
cannot dish out some better weather
in Western Washington, We shall
move for their dismissal from Office,
for after the oldest inhabitant tells US
the winter is broken up he maliciously
pulls the rain cords and the sidewalks
are deluged in slush and mud.
1t has just come to our ears that
some prominent Republicans are cir
culating petition that Walter Cros-
by, Democrat, might be appointed as
Clerk of the Court of Cowlitz county.
This may all be quite the thing. OF
course it is all right for a Democratic
Judge to appoint from his party, but
it looks queer that certain Republicans
should be SO anxiously in favor of a
Democrat. -.
CENTRALIA, March 10, 1887.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-11

HIBBs, the Postmaster in Idaho who
played such a nice game ON Uncle
Sam in manipulating the money order
service, is said to be pining-yes, &C
tually wearing his soul away-in the
close retiracy of the Boise Peniten-
tiary. A man of his fertility of re-
source would be enabled, one would
think, to remove the prison bars. He
should obtain pardon from the Presi-
dent made available to somebody else,
and then substitute himself as recip-
lent for the clemency-some such
game as he played so successfully
when he captured the coin, you know.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-11

TACOMA has requested Judge Allyn
to make his domicile at the terminus
and Seattle petitioned the Interior De.
partment to remove the Land Office
to the Queen City; North Yakima
and Pasco want the capital, and Port
Townsend seems determined to secure
the Methodist University, which for q
time appeared almost within our grasp
still our people preserve the equanim.
ity of Micawber, and patiently wait
for something to turn up. All the
time, however, We are having a good
rest, and when We do get up for action,
it will be vigorous and decisive, and
the boomers of the lower Sound may
suddenly find themselves in the condi.
ton of Sullivan when he tackled Patsy
Cardiff.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-11
Proceedings of the City Council.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, OLYMPIA,

COUNCIL CHAMBER, OLYMPIA,
March 9Th, 1887.
The Common Council met in regular
session. his Honor, Mayor A. H. Cham
ber- presiding.
Roll was called; COuncilmen present
Nessrs. BettmaR, HartsOck, Lybarger and
Simenson.
The journal of last regular and subse
ouent sessions was read and approved.
The Committee on Accounts reported
bills and the payroll to the amount OF
$73 II correct, and recommended payment
of the same.
On motion the report was received and
warrants ordered drawn for the several
amounts.
The report of the special committee on
resolutions and petition of the Fire De-
partment was read.
On motion the report was adopted, and
the Clerk instructed to furnish copy Of
the same to City of Olympia Fire Com
pany No. 2.
Fred Guyot, Marshal, made return of the
delinquent tax roll of 1886 and reported
collections on same to the amount of 81,
045, and asked that an alias warrant issue
so that the entire list might be cleared.
On motion the Clerk was instructed to
issue an alias warrant to the Marshal fol
the collection of the remaining delinquent
tax on the roll.
Mr.. Bettman presented the name of Mr.
John NJ. Murphy to fill the vacancy in the
Office of Councilman.
On motion John NJ Murphy was unani
mously appointed Councilman from the
First Ward, in place of Mr.. Young, re
signed.
Mr.. Murphy, being present, was invited
to come forward, when he took the oath o.
office and entered upon his duties, and by
appointment of the Mayor assumed the pc
sitiOn on the regular committees held BY
Mr.. Young.
Application of j. H. Wilson for liquor
license. his bond, the owners consent and
receipt Of the Treasurer for 1925 were read
On motion the bond was approved anG
the license granted.
The bond of Samuel G.. Ward, City
Treasurer, was read and on motion ap
proved.
The following bills were read and re
ferred to the Committee on Accounts:
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-11
OIL YPIA. FRIDAY EVENING, IAR #. 1857.
The River and HarbOr Bill.

The failure of President Cleveland to
sign the river and harbor bill has
greatly disappointed the wishes and
expectations Of the people of the Pa
cific States and Territories. The pol
icy of the Government to make annual
appropriations from the National
Treasury for this purpose has long
been settled and followed by all parties,
the Democratic party always holding
to the doctrine that such improve
ments should be made by the General
Government only upon rivers and har-
bors that are of general and national
importance. In the exercise of this
power the Government has already
commenced many improvements that
are undoubtedly of national import
ance, and upon many of them it has
expended large sums of money which
will be thrown away if they are not
carried forward to completion, notably
among these the canal and locks upon
the upper Columbia.
As the Treasury is overlooking with
a surplus of money which all agree
must be disposed of and thrown into
circulation in some way, it is difficult
for even Democrat to justify the act
of the President in preventing the
passage of bill chiefly made up of
appropriations for improvements al
ready commenced, without assigning
any reason therefor. If the bill in
question contained some items of APP
preparations for improvements not of
a national character, and therefore OBJ
jectionable, the two houses of Congress
and not the President would be held
responsible for those items. 1t is not
in the nature of things that a general
appropriation bill for the improvement
of the rivers and harbors of the United
States could pass both houses of Con-
gress without embracing some items of
an Objectionable character. At all
events We think, and that seems to be
the general view upon the Pacific
Coast as far as heard from, that the
President should either have signed
the bill as passed by both houses of
Congress, or returned it with his rea
sons for Withholding his signature.
As it now stands, the logical conclu-
sion is that he is opposed to the i'm
provement of the rivers and harbors of
the country by the General Govern
ment, which conclusion is emphasized
by the fact that the Treasury is over
flowing with money which the Govern
ment does not know what to do with.
If this is his view, his party and the
people have right TO know it. 1t
certainly is not ours, and we do not
believe that it is the view of the Demo
:. cratic parity
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-11
The Excellent Qualities

OF the delightful liquid fruit remedy
Syrup of Figs. commend it to all who suf
fer from habitual constipation and kin
dred ills. Being in liquid form and pleas
ing to the taste, harmless in its nature
strengthening as well as cleansing in it
properties, it is easily taken by old .anC
Young, and truly beneficial in its effects
and therefore the favorite family remedy
especially with the ladies and children
who require a gentle yet effective laxa
tive. For sale by T. 1. McKenny, Drug
gist, Olympia, W.T..
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-11

THE death-rOll of prominent men oil
our nation, which had attained such
an extraordinary length the past year
is supplemented, thus early in the
present, by the sudden departure OF
that eccentric but talented divine, Rev
Henry Ward Beecher. He was, with.
out doubt, the ablest preacher Of the
age, and whatever may have been his
faults, has left all impress upon this
generation which will place it far along
in the line of progression.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-11

A WASHINGTON Dispatch of the 9Th
says that speaker Carlisle is enthusiasts
tic about the future of Kansas. His
next term in Congress will close his
political career. He has reported his
intention to locate ut Wichita, Kansas,
two years hence. Eschewing politics
forever he will settle down and practice
his profession.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-11

Washington Standard.

On representations of Mr.. Simenson, it
was moved that the matter of putting down
street crossing at the intersection Of Main
and Twelfth streets be referred to the Street
Committee. Motion carried.
Moved that the Mayor act as Chairman
of the Committee on Harbor Improve
mems. Motion carried, said committee
consisting of the Street Committee and the
Mayor.
Mr.. Bettman asked and was granted
leave Of absence at the next meeting of the
Council.
On motion the Council adjourned.
ROBT. MARI,
Clerk
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-11

THE Northern Pacific railroad yester.
day changed the name of the Seatco
station, at the penitentiary, to Bucoda
after the BucOda coal mine which is
located near the station. The new
designation is formed from the names
of the three principal proprietors Of
the mine, being the two first letters oil
each of them: Buckley, Coulter and
Davis
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-11

The pocket veto" of the Idaho an
nexation bill is an act of the Presi-
dent the STANDARD cordially approves.
The p. 1. and other of the small-fry
journals who have been setting up the
pins for this result, must now wall in
sack-cloth and ashes while we iubilate.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-11

LARGE orders have gone East from
Portland, for staple articles, to ensure
their delivery before the Interstate
Commerce bill goes into effect, after
which, it is generally believed an ad-
vance OF nearly double the present
rates for freight will be made ON all
transcOntinental lines.